Over the last couple of decades ICT has changed the world of work beyond recognition. Some industries have practically ceased to exist, some have had to change and adapt to take on board new technology and some brand new industries have developed.ICT is having an effect on how people work.
We will be looking at the changes in jobs, the advantages and disadvantages that ICT has brought to our society.
Starter
Click on the following link, then answer the questions by selecting a letter from the alphabet, try to get a high score.
Task 1
Click on the following link and go over the information provided.
Task 2
Download the following worksheet (see the bottom of the page), complete it and send it as an attachment to my email: silviaserrano@abc-net.edu.sv
ICT - Work and Employment
Task 3
Investigate the phenomenon that is teleworking. Define the outline the advantages and disadvantages to both the employer and employee.
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Task 4
Not only are people expected to use ICT most of the time they are in the office, many are now being expected to make use of ICT and work from home.
Textbooks generally only cover ICT and work briefly. However, it can appear on the paper as a discussion question. It is important that you are able
to talk confidently about some of the latest developments and the implications they bring.
Some news on Work and Employment can be found on the following links:
ICT News on Work and Employment
v Read at least 4 different news stories from the link above.
v Write a short report which highlights some of the benefits and problems with being expected to work from home.
v What are some of the other effects that ICT is having on employees in the workplace?
v How do you see ICT affecting the world of work over the next five years?
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(Material from www.Teach-ict.com)